Answer:
Australia has so many genetically distinct organisms because it has been separated from other bodies of land for a very long time. This has given species in Australia a long time to evolve independently from species in other areas of the world.
Genes are the segments of DNA transferred from parents to offspring
I believe that the answer is D. lichens growing on cooled lava. Hope it helps.
Answer:
Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth as the food is chewed. Chemical digestion involves breaking down the food into simpler nutrients that can be used by the cells.
Explanation:
Chemical digestion begins in the mouth when food mixes with saliva. Saliva contains an enzyme (amylase) that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates.
